Guest dies at Murray State Lambda Chi Alpha house

Police investigating death at Murray State fraternity house

UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: In a public letter sent Monday afternoon, the president of Murray State University says his heart goes out to the family of a person who died in an off-campus fraternity house over the weekend.

You can read the full letter from MSU president Bob Davies below.

Colleagues, Students and Friends,

I am very saddened to write this letter. On Sunday morning we learned that a friend of one of our students who was visiting him in Murray passed away at an off-campus fraternity house.

An investigation into the cause of death is being led and handled by the Murray City Police Department and the Calloway County Coroner. As a reminder, University Counseling Services will be available for students who need them as we all cope with the loss. Students may contact Counseling Services at 270-809-6851. Faculty and staff needing assistance are encouraged to contact the University’s Employee Assistance Program at 800-441-1327.

My heart goes out to the individuals and families affected by this tragic loss of life. Please keep the family and friends of the individual who passed away way too soon in your thoughts and prayers. And, please send the individual’s friend special prayers as he deals with the loss of his friend.

Sincerely,

Bob Davies

President

UPDATE 11:24 a.m.: Murray Police say the person that died over the weekend is not a Murray State University student. They say it was a person visiting a student over the weekend.

MURRAY, KY – Murray Police say they are investigating a death over the weekend, but they do not suspect foul play.

Officers did not give much information about the person who died, but previously stated the person was a Murray State University student. They now tell us it was not a student.

We are waiting on more details like when the death happened and the person’s identity. They did confirm the death happened at 1505 Main Street, which is the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house.

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